The VerTmax is a family of light-weight pneumatically-extending telescopic poles designed to deliver a grappling hook and ascending ladder for use in acoustically covert urban method of entry and marine ship-boarding operations. The extended length of the pole is controlled by the amount of compressed air released from the reservoir, making each VerTmax telescopic pole infinitely variable in height over the length of the pole. Poles are buoyant, allowing for later collection by a recovery team in maritime ops. These systems may also be adapted to deploy antennae or wireless cameras.